How many syllables in “unfolding”?
syllables in "unfolding"
Word details
Syllables
3
un · fol · ding
Letters
9
u · n · f · o · l · d · i · n · g
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “unfolding”
The word “unfolding” contains 3 syllables, divided as un · fol · ding. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "unfolding" have?
"unfolding" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "unfolding" into syllables?
"unfolding" is divided into syllables as: un · fol · ding.
What is the Scrabble score for "unfolding"?
The Scrabble score for "unfolding" is 14 points.
Using “unfolding” in writing
Three-syllable words like "unfolding" (un · fol · ding) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “unfolding” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “unfolding”
The letters in “unfolding” can be rearranged to spell one other word: foundling.